If you have a penchant for crime documentaries or just love one hell of a Netflix binge, you'll no doubt have been absolutely hooked on Making A Murderer (and if you haven't seen it, we suggest you stop what you're doing right this second and log into Netflix).

It was the show that had us all gripped to our armchairs, convinced we knew better than police, juries and supreme court judges, and we've been eagerly awaiting the second series since the first back in 2015.

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When is Making A Murderer Part 2 Released on Netflix?

Promised to us in 2017, we *finally* have a release date and we are literally counting down the seconds.

Cancel your plans, people, because Making a Murderer’s “Part 2,” another ten episodes, is gracing Netflix on October 19.

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What was Making A Murderer about?

The first season of Making A Murderer followed the real life story of Steven Avery, a resident of Manitowoc County in Wisconsin who spent 18 years behind bars wrongly imprisoned for rape.

In 2005, he was convicted of the murder of photographer, Teresa Halbach, and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, who has learning difficulties and was a teenager at the time, and was also convicted of the crime after apparently being coerced into making a confession.

The programme was nominated for six Emmys and won four, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, and Best Directing for Nonfiction Programming. Theories soon developed among amateur sleuths, with one popular theory being that Avery was framed for the murder by police while he was launching a case against them for his wrongful imprisonment.

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What happens in Making A Murderer Part 2?

The second series will follow the post-conviction process as Avery's lawyer, Kathleen Zellner, grants series directors, Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, exclusive access into the case as she continues to appeal. Sounds juicy, right?

Speaking about the upcoming show, the series’ directors, Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, said: “Building on Part 1, which documented the experience of the accused, two men each serving life sentences for crimes they maintain they did not commit. We are thrilled to be able to share this new phase of the journey with viewers.

"Very few people inside of Netflix actually know the details of what we’re getting because we’re wanting to keep it really under wraps, and it is an ongoing case, so we’re trying to be sensitive to that."

While you wait with baited breath, check out these other brilliant true crime documentaries...

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (2020)

You won't even believe your eyes as this is truly wild. The lastest Netflix true-crime series comes from the makers of the infamous Fyre festival. The series traces the story of the eccentric zoo owner, Joe Exotic who owns a collection of wild cats with his two husbands. Tragically when an animal rights activist starts to campaign for the animals release, Joe has her murdered...

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Don't F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer

A twisted killer's gruesome videos that begin with cat murders and move onto gruesome human murders - where victims are lured by internet posts - lead to a collection of amateur online detectives launching a highly dangerous manhunt that brings them into the dark underbelly of the internet.

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Delhi Crime

The shocking real-life story about a young women who was gang raped on a bus in Delhi.

Lorena

This four-part series explores the famous 1993 court case between John Wayne and Lorena. After suffering years of physical and emotional abuse in their marriage, Lorena cuts off her husband’s penis leaving him mutilated. During the infamous court case, the media failed to mention the years of abuse Lorena endured, instead focusing on the crime she committed against John. This series – premiering on Amazon prime – sheds a necessary light on the racism, misogyny and biased reporting Lorena suffered from.

Abducted in Plain Sight

Literally everyone is talking about this mind-blowing documentary about an Idaho family whose sociopathic neighbour becomes fixated on their 12-year-old daughter. Very creepy, very gripping.

Murder Mountain

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Stacey Dooley Investigates, Canada's Lost Girls

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Life and Death Row (2018)

For those fascinated by the system of capital punishment, this Texas-based series delivers in spades.

Dirty Money (2018)

This compelling Netflix Original documentary, directed by Oscar award-winning director, Alex Gibney, explores corporate greed. Each episode covers a different business and its controversies with episode one kicking off with the 2015 Volkswagen emissions scandal. Warning: this will leave you raging.

Making A Murderer Part 2 (2018)

The documentary that lit the fuse on our true crime obsession? None other than Making a Murderer. Three years later, it's back for Part Two. Following on from Part One, a ten-part masterpiece looks at the almost unbelievable case of Steven Avery, who is freed from prison after being wrongly convicted of rape, only to be arrested for the murder of another woman. For Part 2, Steven and his nephew Brendan are still trying to clear their names with new legal representation and it's just as addictive as ever. If you haven't seen it, you ok hun?

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I Am A Killer (2018)

This documentary series follows real inmates, who have been sentenced to death. They talk about their lives and the crimes that led them to be behind bars. Each episode looks in depth at a different inmate who speak frankly about the motivations that led them to commit their crimes — all as they wait on their ownexecution dates.

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Evil Genius (2018)

Evil Genius might be one of the most twisted documentaries to join our list. It tells the story of pizza delivery man, Brian Wells, who literally blew up while in police custody for bank robbery. Wells had had a bomb locked around his neck by someone (the list of suspects is interesting, to say the least) and was tasked with going on a criminal scavenger hunt in search of the key. There are just four short episodes to the series, and you'll be hooked from the get-go. The best thing about this one? You'll get a full resolution at the end - that's right, we actually find out who did it.

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Wild Wild Country (2018)

Rural Oregon is not quite the place you would have assumed played host to a 'utopian city' founded by 'religious guru' Baghwan Shree Rajneesh and his group of loyal followers. But Rajneeshpuram defies all of your expectations. Enter the world of Wild Wild Country to discover the fascinating story behind this religious group who found fame in America in the 1980s for their conflicts and alleged bioterror attacks on the local community and the extremely divisive personality Ma Anand Sheela. Trust us, it's as wild as it sounds.

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The Staircase (2018)

The Staircase follows the case of convicted crime author, Michael Peterson, investigating whether he was really culpable for the death of his late wife, Kathleen, who was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in their family home. The original documentary was aired in 2004, but now there are three new episodes, which uncover further information about the case and whether Michael was actually guilty.

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The Confession Tapes (2017)

The Confession Tapes focuses on six separate homicide cases where the prosecution got a conviction primarily based on taped confessions that the suspects claim were coerced. It consists of seven episodes made up of a mix of archival footage and interviews with suspects, their families and the detectives who worked on the case. The docu-series sheds light on the ways in which brutal police interrogations can shape the way a suspect thinks and, ultimately, manipulate them into admitting to something they may not have done.

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The Keepers (2017)

Sister Cathy Cesnick, a 26-year-old nun from Baltimore, was murdered in the 60s and the case remains unsolved. The Keepers suggests she may have been about to expose a paedophile ring involving the Catholic church.

Amanda Knox (2016)

Amanda Knox is based on the controversial and highly publicised trial of American exchange student Amanda Knox for the murder of her 21-year-old flatmate Meredith Kercher in 2007. The documentary is narrated by Knox herself and features never-before-seen exclusive interviews to camera. It also features interviews with Sollecito, the Italian prosecutor Giuliano Mignini and former Daily Mail reporter Nick Pisa who wrote the infamous 'Foxy Knoxy' headline.

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I Am Jane Doe (2017)

I Am Jane Doe is an intense look at cases of enslaved American girls in the child sex trade through ads in a newspaper's online classified section called Backpage.com. It features interviews with the victims and their families as well as segments of their story reenacted by actors.

West Of Memphis (2011)

In 1993, three eight-year-old boys were brutally murdered in woods in West Memphis. Suspicion fell on three older boys, who were convicted, jailed and, in one case, sent to Death Row. But was it a miscarriage of justice, and is the real killer still free? The makers of this documentary think so. Produced by Peter Jackson of Lord of The Rings fame.

Tabloid (2011)

Prepare for some serious WTF? moments as acclaimed film-maker Errol Morris tackles the totally out-there story of Joyce McKinney, a beauty queen accused of kidnapping a Mormon missionary she was in love with in 1977. Yes, it really is as bonkers as it sounds. And that's before you get to the cloned dog.

Manson's Missing Victims (2008)

Charles Manson and his "Family" are notorious for the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and six others… but many believe those crimes were the tip of the iceberg. This documentary investigates missing people who might be murdered cult members who tried to escape. Scary (and fascinating) as hell.

Aileen: Life And Death Of A Serial Killer (2003)

Aileen Wuornos is one of the most infamous female serial killers - murdering seven men. She was executed for her crimes by lethal injection in 2002. Filmmaker Nick Broomfield looks at her mental state in the run-up to her death and climaxes with an interview with Aileen the day before her execution.

Talhotblond (2009)

Girl meets guy(s) in a chat room - cue lies, lust and the love triangle from hell. What could possibly go wrong? Well, in this true story, pretty much everything - and not in the way you might think. A glimpse at the darker side of human nature, where the shocks just keep on coming.

Audrie & Daisy (2016)

An important, and timely, documentary about two teenage girls - from different parts of America - who passed out from drinking alcohol, and were sexually assaulted by men they thought were their friends. Afterwards, both girls discovered that their assaults were recorded on mobile phones - then circulated, a nightmare that pushed them both to suicidal thoughts. The feature length documentary, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, is not an easy watch, but intelligently and sensitively made.

Cropsey (2009)

In the 80s, ‘Cropsey’ was an urban legend - a child-killer stalking abandoned buildings on Staten Island. Turns out that Cropsey was real and responsible for the disappearance of five children. The documentary chronicles those five cases and the story behind who Cropsey really is, including his years working at a hellish institute for disabled adults. Chilling.

Girlhood (2003)

A gut-wrenching examination of the American justice system. We follows two teenage girls from Baltimore who are serving time in a juvenile facility: Shanae, who was gang-raped when ten-years-old and stabbed her best friend a year later, and Megan, who was forced into prostitution by her mother, put into care, and then arrested for attacking another foster child.

Interview With A Serial Killer

In a jailhouse interview, the Genesee River Killer, aka Arthur Shawcross, confesses to his crimes in gruesome detail. It’s bleak viewing, of course, but a rare and unnerving glimpse into a psychopath’s mind.

Josef Fritzl: Story Of A Monster (2010)

It was the news story that horrified the world: Josef Fritzl had kept his own daughter captive in a basement for 24 years. In an attempt to comprehend his horrific crimes, there are interviews with doctors, victims and other member of the Fritzl family.

The Thin Blue Line (1988)

Considered one of the greatest crime documentaries of all time, it tells the story of Randall Dale Adams, who was sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit. There’s a whodunnit feel to the film, which pioneered the concept of recreating scenes using witness statements (now a standard trope in the genre). After the documentary was released his case was reviewed and he was exonerated and released from prison. Think of it as the the crime doc that all subsequent filmmakers have tried to emulate.

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Captive (2016)

This documentary series compiles some of the most complex and high stake hostage situations in history. Made up of eight episodes, it features victims from eight different countries recounting their experiences in interviews and looks back at archival footage.

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The Hunting Ground (2015)

This controversial documentary film caused a stir in the US - detailing the widespread campus rapes at American colleges. Lady Gaga recorded her single, Til It Happens To You for the film, which has a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Deliver Us From Evil (2006)

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, it focuses on the life of Irish Catholic priest Oliver O'Grady, who admitted to widespread sexual abuse of children in California from the 70s to 90s. He spent seven years in prison, during which time the director, Amy J/Berg, interviewed him. The film also examines whether the Catholic Church tried to cover-up the abuse. In the aftermath of the documentary’s original release, O’Grady was ‘outed’ in the Dutch village where he had relocated.

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Who Took Johnny (2014)

Thirty years ago, paperboy Johnny Gosch, was the first missing child to appear on a milk carton. The film focuses on the heartbreaking story of Johnny's mother, Noreen, and her relentless quest for the truth.

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Captive for 18 Years: The Jaycee Lee Story (2009)

This documentary tells the story of Jaycee Lee - an American girl that was snatched at the age of 11 and held captive by a convicted sex offender and his wife for 18 years. In it, she recounts the trauma she faced and the fact that life will never been the same again despite her return home.